Chess isn’t fair—so rearrange the pieces

It’s also well-known that playing as white offers at least a slight (but sometimes decisive) advantage during any given match ...
Popular Science

A simple rule variation could move chess out of a stalemate

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On Sunday, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) crowned US ...
The New York Times

Bobby Fischer

At a time before his country became a chess powerhouse, he defeated four world champions, including Bobby Fischer and another in an unlikely turn of events. By Dylan Loeb McClain When Mr. Spassky, a ...
Foster's Daily Democrat

Cold War was played out across chess board when Fischer defeated Russian in 1972

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) _ The historic chess match between American Bobby Fischer and Soviet champion Boris Spassky was the Cold War played out with pawns instead of missiles, a combat of mind games ...
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Chess Champ Kasparov Remembers Bobby Fischer

And I'm Melissa Block. He was the youngest U.S. chess champion at age 14, a grandmaster at 15. Bobby Fischer has died in Iceland. He was 64. In 1972, Fischer faced off against Russian world champion ...